Meaney opened the Mediterranean-style eatery back in June 2005, focusing on French, Italian and Spanish dishes made with fresh local meats and produce. His cuisine proved popular with both locals and visitors. "Metroland" voted Beekman Street Bistro the "Best New Restaurant in the Capital Region" in 2006 and "Best American Continental Restaurant in the Capital Region" in 2007.

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Saratoga Springs, with its unique two-month summer season, can be hard on local restaurants the rest of the year when the bulk of tourists leave. Meaney drew in diners from Skidmore College year-round and served New York City Ballet fans in July. August's track season was, of course, the busiest.

"I did one-quarter of my business in six weeks," he said.

Meaney's restaurant at 62 Beekman St. is in the West Side Historic District, an area slightly off Broadway's beaten track. He said he found that aspect of the neighborhood attractive, instead of a liability.

"It's quiet here, away from the hustle-bustle of the middle of town," he said. "My diners liked that. And here, I am not paying Broadway rent."

Meaney had been content on Beekman Street, watching the area transform in recent years.

"It's been tremendous," he said. "But now it's time to move on. I'm going to take a while to relax and regroup. And hopefully, I will find someone to buy the restaurant soon. It's a good opportunity here."